What Does the Parents' Right To Know Act Entail?
The “Parents' Right to Know” Act requires schools to provide parents (references to “parents” includes guardians) of enrolled students with information regarding the curricula. Parents of students enrolled in a teacher’s class may make requests for detailed summaries of the following information by submitting a Curriculum Review Request form or making the request directly to the teacher.
Instructional materials adopted by the local board
Supplementary instructional materials used in the classroom that were not adopted by the local board
Books available in the classroom for students to read
Requesting a Review of Instructional Materials
Parents/guardians of a student enrolled in a teacher's class may request a review of any instructional materials used in the classroom. If unable to receive the information listed above from the teacher and/or school principal, this Curriculum Review Request form should be completed and sent to the GCS Board of Education Office at the address below. When submitted successfully, the information included in the request form will be sent to a school administrator who will make the request known to the teacher, if necessary.
Note: A response will be provided in a reasonable amount of time given the teacher's workload and the amount of information requested. The response may come via email, phone, or other electronic means.
ANY REVIEW OF REQUESTED MATERIALS MUST BE DONE IN-PERSON, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
Review of materials will be conducted at:
Geneva City Board of Education
511 Panther Dr.
Geneva, AL 36340
Materials/resources will not be sent or delivered via mail, electronically, or otherwise. Copies will not be made to respect copyright laws.
After reviewing requested materials and attempting to resolve concerns at the school level, parents/guardians with continued concerns may file a complaint with the superintendent by completing the Curriculum Complaint Form.
Alabama Course of Study Standards for all Grades and Courses